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In April of this year MTAG commissioned a study into the impact of truck traffic on residents of the inner west. Approximately 1000 surveys were distributed throughout Yarraville, Kingsville, Seddon, and Footscray. Of these 500 were placed in letterboxes on the major freight routes of Francis St, Somerville Rd, Williamstown Rd and Buckley St. TheRead the rest of this article

As you may be aware, the State Government is at this time commissioning an extensive study – The Eddington East-West Needs Assessment – into the future of transport and freight in Melbourne, and one of its terms of reference is looking at heavy transport issues in the inner west. The public are invited to putRead the rest of this article

Our thanks to all those who turned up to hear the speakers and give their views at the MTAG Public health forum which was heralded as a great success and proved very informative to those assembled. The MC for the day. Thanks Ailsa Ch 7 and ABC cameras were in position. Dr Tom Beer (CSIRO)Read the rest of this article

What do trucks spew out in that black smoke? Have you ever wondered what it’s doing to your health? Maribyrnong Truck Action group presents a community health forum that answers these questions and more. Speakers include CSIRO scientist, Melbourne Uni expert, local GP and mayor of Maribyrnong. Saturday 21 October 2.00 – 4.00pm 2006 MaribyrnongRead the rest of this article